Background

Board Meeting - September 13, 2011

In April 2011 some facilities concerns related to Colborne Central P.S. were identified and subsequently a full building review was undertaken. A July 28, 2011 report to the Board outlines necessary rehabilitation to Colborne Central P.S. which, if not addressed immediately, would result in an unsafe environment for students and staff. The cost of the rehabilitation work is estimated to be $1,095,500.00.

Additionally, as is the normal course with the five year cycle of Formal Facilities Review (Building Condition Assessment) reports, all work which the Board will have to address now or in the future at Colborne Central P.S. was identified and costed. The identified building costs for work not related to the humidity/water penetration issue total $966,400.00.

Students and staff of Colborne Central P.S. have been relocated to the former Victoria P.S. site in Goderich for the 2011-2012 school year to ensure a positive learning environment while options regarding the accommodation of students in this area are considered.

The Board of Trustees voted to begin an Accommodation Review and establish an Accommodation Review Committee for Holmesville Public School and Colborne Central Public School. The ARC training session will be scheduled for Wednesday, October 12th at 7:00 p.m. at Holmesville Public School. The first public ARC meeting will be scheduled for Wednesday, October 26th at 7:00 p.m. at Holmesville Public School.